AHIP Exam AHM-520 Topic 1 Question 19 Discussion

The following paragraph contains two pair of terms enclosed in parentheses. Determine which term in each pair correctly completes the statements. Then select the answer choice containing the two terms you have chosen.

In a typical health plan, an (actuary / underwriter) is ultimately responsible for the determination of the appropriate rate to charge for a given level of healthcare benefits and administrative services in a particular market. The (actuary / underwriter) assesses and classifies the degree of risk represented by a proposed group or individual.